Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure

Lead complex water infrastructure assessments that make a real impact on communities across NSW.

• Make a tangible impact on the future of NSW communities through strategic water infrastructure planning and assessment.
• Join a collaborative team where your technical expertise will influence major planning decisions and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.
• On-going full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported.
• Clerk Grade9/10($133348- $146945)

In this role youll play a key part in shaping sustainable development outcomes across NSW by providing expert water assets and infrastructure advice on major development applications State Significant Development projects and rezoning proposals. Working within a collaborative and high-performing team youll undertake complex technical assessments engage with key stakeholders and influence planning decisions that support growing communities. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to high-profile projects while contributing to the delivery of practical innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Read the role description for more detail:Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure

Were looking for someone who:

• Has experience in water assets and infrastructure including water wastewater and/or stormwater planning assessment or advisory services.
• Can undertake complex technical assessments and translate technical information into clear practical recommendations for a range of stakeholders.
• Brings strong knowledge of the NSW planning and development assessment environment including relevant legislation policies and standards.
• Has experience reviewing infrastructure strategies technical reports modelling outputs and risk assessments to support informed decision-making.
• Is a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes and attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building productive relationships with government agencies industry partners and internal stakeholders.

Why Us

The Development Coordination Authority (DCA) plays a critical role in supporting sustainable growth across NSW by providing specialist advice that helps shape complex development and infrastructure outcomes. As a Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure youll be at the forefront of this work providing expert technical advice on major development applications State Significant Development (SSD) and State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) projects as well as State-led rezoning proposals.

This is an opportunity to work on projects that have a genuine impact on how communities grow and thrive. Youll collaborate with planners engineers government agencies and industry stakeholders to influence key decisions on water wastewater and stormwater infrastructure ensuring development outcomes are practical sustainable and fit for the future.

Essential requirements

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience e.g. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Water) or Urban Planning.

About us
At theDepartment of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together we create vibrant communitiesplacesand precincts and manage landassetsand property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful this roleyoullhelp shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career supported by flexible work options impactful projects and a collaborative diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge and we arecommitted to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported connected and belongs.

Apply now

Applytodaywith your CV and cover letter. Applications close 11.55pm 31st moreinformation contact Director Water Advisory Chris Salkovic

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